VIETNAM TODAY

Conference discusses prospects for RoK Korea-Vietnam ICT investment cooperation

The Republic of Korea (RoK) Consulate General in the central coastal city of Da Nang on August 16 hosted a conference on the prospects of the two countries's ICT investment cooperation, with the participation of municipal leaders, Vietnamese and

Villas left abandoned in Da Lat pine forest

As many as 15 villas have been abandoned in a pine forest in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong's Da Lat City.

Transport sector plans to reach public investment disbursement rate of 98% this year

The Ministry of Transport plans to disburse 75.824 trillion VND (3.03 billion USD) or 98.5% of the allocated public investment to the ministry this year, according to the Department of Planning and Investment's report.

Total assets of Vietnamese credit institutions rise by 4.97%

Total assets of the Vietnamese credit institution system by the end of June 2024 reached more than 21.07 quadrillion VND, an increase of 4.97% compared to the end of 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam’s latest data show.

'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages

As monsoon rains were about to break over Pakistan, 14-year-old Shamila and her 13-year-old sister Amina were married off in exchange for money, a decision their parents made to help the family survive the threat of floods.

Vietnam puts forth crucial proposals at 9th Mekong – Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang affirmed Vietnam's strong commitment to and effective contributions to the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) at the 9th MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Thailand.

Rare turtle handed over to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

A man in the central province of Quang Binh has handed over a rare turtle to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park's Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development.

Vietnam expects Japan to receive more guest workers

Vietnam expects that the Government of Japan will receive more guest workers, including those in the restaurant and food processing industries that are of Vietnam’s advantages.

Nam Dinh woman calls for help to save husband and son

A woman in Nam Dinh Province is calling for financial support to help cover medical treatment for her husband and son who are both in hospital.

One dead in Thanh Hoa factory fire

A 20-year-old woman has died after a fire burnt down a mattress factory and a two-storey house in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on Friday morning.

Northern region to face first cold spell in September

The northern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to see the first cold snap in September.

Vietnamese top leader's visit to further consolidate political trust: Chinese Ambassador

Through the upcoming visit of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, China hopes to continue carrying forward the China-Vietnam traditional friendship.

Newly-opened Hanoi metro line serves nearly 400,000 passengers during first week

The Metro Line 3 Nhon-Hanoi Station route in Hanoi served nearly 400,000 passengers during its first week of operation, according to Hanoi Metro, the line's operator.

Vietnamese athletes target two medal wins at Paris Paralympics

Vietnamese athletes have set a goal of winning one or two medals at the coming 2024 Paris Paralympic Games due to take place from August 28 to September 8.

Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM

Thai lawmakers on Friday elected the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra as prime minister, elevating a third member of the influential but divisive clan to the nation's top job.

Canadian navy ship visits HCM City

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Montreal arrived in HCM City yesterday, starting its four-day trip to the city.

War-time bomb found in Phu Tho province

A war-time bomb weighing more than 100 kg was uncovered in Viet Tri City, the province of Phu Tho, on August 14.

Vietnam's rice exports soar

Vietnam’s rice industry is experiencing a golden period, with exports projected to surpass 5 billion USD this year, fueled by robust global demand and stable prices, according to experts.